This list combines 2,700 spelling variations into 1,007 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1941 is Mary, given to 58,251 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 22 different spellings, while Jerline has the highest confusion index at 82.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Aline showed the biggest improvement, moving up 183 positions from 489 to 306, while Mildred had the largest drop, falling 6 positions from 64 to 70.

Looking at trends, Brenda shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1939–1941 are 2775.89% higher compared to 1932–1941), while Marceline shows the steepest decline (61.42% lower). Compared to 1940, Jerilyn had the largest rank improvement, moving up 167 positions to rank #349, while Ima fell 54 positions to rank #474.